Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.
And we never give up.
For Every Child, AN ADVOCATE…
Generation Unlimited is a new global partnership that aims to ensure that every young person age 10-24 is in some form of school, learning, training or employment by 2030. Generation Unlimited brings together public and private partners – and young people to identify and scale solutions related to
In India, Gen-U signifies catalytic partnerships to unleash the potential of adolescents and young people and was launched as YuWaah in November 2019. It has a unique position to approach education, skilling, employability and economic opportunities (including jobs &
entrepreneurship), empowerment, participation especially of girls as a continuum.
With Gen-U, UNICEF India and a diverse group of stakeholders from public, private and civic spheres – including young people – will develop a partnership to scale up programmes, identify new solutions and support systems that deliver results for adolescents and young people, unlock investments and unleash the voice and participation of young people in shaping a brighter future. In the above context, a governance structure for YuWaah in India has been set up. This is made up of the Board which will provide strategic direction, overseeing the partnership and mobilizing knowledge, resources and leadership and the Secretariat which will be responsible for planning,
young people’s participation, investment and programme support, communication and advocacy and operations.
How can you make a difference?
The Youth & Adolescent Development Specialist supports the development and coordination of operations of the work on adolescent and youth engagement and leadership initiatives. S/he coordinates with public and private sector organizations, NGOs, UN Agencies, industry aggregators, solutions partners, young people and UNICEF field offices at national and state level. S/he supports YuWaah related planning, communication with key partners and knowledge management. S/he is responsible for managing resources and funds for Pillar 3, building pipeline for new partnerships and collaboration opportunities, and reporting the progress of projects within the country programs.
S/He provides technical guidance and management support throughout the programming processes to facilitate the administration and achievement of results on programmes/projects to improve learning outcomes and equitable and inclusive
access to employment opportunities, especially for young people who are marginalized, disadvantaged and excluded in society.
S/He contributes to achievement of results according to plans, allocation, results based management approaches and methodology (RBM), as well as UNICEF’s Strategic Plans, standards of performance, and accountability framework.
Summary Of Key Functions/accountabilities
Technical guidance and support
Partnerships and Networking
Innovation
Advocacy & Communications and Knowledge Management
To qualify as a champion for every child you will have…
Education
A Master’s degree in one of the following fields is required:
Social sciences, international relations, public/business administration, government and public relations, public or social policy, sociology, social or community development, or another relevant technical field.
A university degree in a relevant field combined with at least seven (7) years of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
Experience- Mandatory
Experience-Desirable
Language
Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of the local language of the duty station or another official UN language is considered an asset.
For every Child, you demonstrate…
UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values
UNICEF Core Competencies Required For This Post Are
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Remarks
We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.
UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.
UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Appointments are also subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.
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